SPYSHOTS: Mercedes-AMG CLA45 seen in less camo
While the appetite for a compact, high-performance four-door Mercedes-AMG has been whetted somewhat with the debut of the A 35 sedan, we now have a better, less obscured view of the sleeker, …
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Geely to buy 50% stake in loss-making Smart – report
Daimler is approaching a deal with Geely for the sale of a 50% stake in its small-car brand, Smart, to the Chinese automaker, Financial Times has reported. The sale of the stake …
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, Continental GT 650 launched in Malaysia – priced from RM45,900
Royal Enfield has grown its model range for the Malaysian market with a pair of new additions, the Interceptor 650 and the Continental GT 650. Priced at RM45,900 and RM48,500 respectively (excluding …
European Commission to make speed limiters, distraction warning, data recorders mandatory in 2022
The European Commission has arrived at a provisional political agreement on the revised General Safety Regulation, which will see new European-market vehicles get mandatory safety equipment from 2022. For cars, vans, trucks …
SPIED: Bentley Flying Spur PHEV seen testing again
The forthcoming Bentley Flying Spur plug-in hybrid variant has been spotted testing again. Our sources suggest that the electrified luxury four-door will sport the 3.0 litre V6 hybrid powertrain that currently features …
SPYSHOTS: Next-generation Seat Leon spotted testing
The current Seat Leon has been around for some time now, having made its debut in 2012. The facelift took its bow in late 2016, and now it appears that a successor …
Jaguar Land Rover wins ruling against Evoque copy
Jaguar Land Rover has won a landmark case against Jiangling Motor Corporation for producing a copy of the Range Rover Evoque in the Landwind X7, which has been deemed to have 'led …
Porsche Cayenne EV under consideration – report
The next-generation Porsche Cayenne could go the fully electrified route, at least where internal discussions are concerned, Auto Express says. The German manufacturer recently confirmed that the next-generation Macan will become a …
Upgrading your car’s performance? Start the right way
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GshCNzu0ao4 Given that a vehicle purchase is typically the second largest expenditure for most people, many will lavish great care upon their cars, with some personalisation to boot. What might be your …
SPYSHOTS: Nissan Versa sedan – next Almera seen?
Here's our first look at the forthcoming next-generation Nissan Versa sedan, which could form the basis of the next Asian-market Almera that could also be for Malaysia in due course. Our spy …
Porsche Cayenne Coupé unveiled – sleeker X6 rival
Following an initial sighting about three years ago, Porsche has unveiled the Cayenne Coupé - a sleeker-roofed version of its original SUV nameplate. This joins the growing ranks of sleeker-roofed SUVs within …
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi launches Alliance Intelligent Cloud – first in Renault Clio, Nissan Leaf
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance has announced the production release of the Alliance Intelligent Cloud, a connectivity platform which will offer seamless internet access providing remote diagnostics, continuous software deployment, firmware updates and access …
Security of 2019 car models – keyless entry has flaws
Keyless entry is now amongst a convenience in modern cars which is close to - if not already - being taken for granted. That convenience comes at a considerable price, however, and …
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera in Malaysia: RM2.88m
The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera has arrived in Malaysia to replace the naturally aspirated Vanquish S for the top spot in the British marque’s line-up, boasting an uprated version of the 5.2 …
Audi hatching new plan to help it regain lost ground
Audi is set to present a new plan this May for the restarting of its growth momentum after increased spending on technology and stricter European emissions testing has seen it lag behind …
Lotus to debut all-new model next year – report
British sports car maker Lotus is set to unveil an all-new model as part of a five-year plan that has been signed off by parent company Geely, Lotus CEO Phil Popham has …
SPYSHOTS: Audi RS4 facelift running winter tests
It's been a little over a year since the debut of the B9-generation Audi RS4, the first to go back to a forced induction V6 after two generations of naturally-aspirated V8. Here, …
SPYSHOTS: Audi A6 allroad in production clothes
The C8-generation Audi A6 Avant has an allroad version coming, and it appears to be close to a debut judging by the minimal camouflage on the development car spotted here. This will …
FIRST DRIVE: Mercedes-AMG G63 – RM1.46 million
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvYztyjEFvk Old school is cool, and the more things change, the more people want them to stay the same. As our man Hafriz Shah points out, Mercedes-Benz tried to direct the attention …
Volvo unveils autonomous bus for testing in Singapore
Volvo Buses has announced that the world's first full-size autonomous electric bus, a 12 metre-long single-deck bus with a capacity of almost 80 passengers (36 seated) is now undergoing field trials in …
